Turquoise has been a highly popular semi-precious gem to many societies from the Egyptians to the Aztecs since ancient times. Turquoise is a very porous material, so heat, light, oils, and chemicals can have a negative effect on the stones color and luster. Turquoise is most popular in southwestern fashions. Use turquoise beads with sterling silver beads and charms, and heishi shells.

Center hole measures 6mm. Open up a whole new realm of design possibilities with these fantastically fashionable gemstone rings! The open center hole allows you to either display your stringing material such as Soft Flex's Trios line, or showcase a bead suspended within the center of the ring.Tigereye is a banded golden brown quartz with an appealing golden luster. One can't help but think of a sun soaked tiger when viewing this versatile stone. The yellow and brown stripes of this stone appear to swap colors when viewed form different angles.